Have you had cancer or does it run in your family? Men are as likely as women to carry an inherited gene mutation linked to cancer. Yet men are less likely to have genetic testing. Inherited mutations can increase the risk for cancer in men. There are options available to manage these increased cancer risks. View and share our infographic on inherited gene mutations in men. Our most frequently-requested resources related to hereditary cancer in men are listed below.
Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
GINA and employment protections
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Video: Navigating Insurance Challenges When You Have a Hereditary Genetic Mutation
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